Balule Private Nature Reserve
User Reviews (31)
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Email Beenie Photography | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was the lesser of our two stays. The overall density of wildlife was less in Balule than in Sabi Sands. That being said, we actually had our best sighting of our trip during our final drive at Gomo Gomo. A mother leopard and her cub walked right out in front of the vehicle, not more than 10 meters away.
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Email Kelly Guenther | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Dry But Beautiful
This reserve abuts Kruger National Park. It's fairly barren in August before the September rains come but filled with wildlife. A railroad runs thru the reserve, but what's surprising is how wild animals accommodate that (and the damage elephants can cause to man-made structures). There was no need for a jacket since it was dry… didn't even get that cold on the night safaris. Also has the Olifant River running thru it giving a great perspective on wildlife around watering holes and the river.
Your own private Kruger Park!
We stayed for 3 nights and did one gamedrive. The setting of Amukela lodge is very nice, and good value for money. Meals were good, atmosphere relaxed and personal. The waterholes were visited by impala, jackal, vervet monkeys, civet, elephants (2 big ones) and in the evening we heard the lions! Owner/managed with friendly and helpful staff.
Email Ian Matthews | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
So peaceful and serene. We saw plenty of animals in a short space of time. Really excited to be there.
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Email Wojciech Koziołek | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing lion sightings (very cloes to the car!), we saw pride of lions a couple of times. Lots of rhinos (we saw 6 of them in one day!!), in general great safari destination,
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Email Sarah Hulett | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
So much fun!!!
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Email Georgina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was the best trip ever !!!!
I was traveling solo from Mexico and I book for Balule Private Game Reserve and Ilana was so nice with me sending all info via what’s she is so nice, she have me all tips i needed for the safari, thanks so much! Balule game reserve is an amazing place to stay, all the staff is amazing humans with so much knowledge about their gob and make me feel safe and at home ! Miss you guy ! Food was delicious, the tent was incredible and the bed was amazing, I felt so connected to nature and animales, it was one of the top moments in my life thanks to you !!!
Georgina from Mexico
Email Terri | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Because it was small we were able to see so many animals and the guides alerted others so that everyone could have a chance to see them. We also went on a bush walk and saw loads of hippo. And on the bush braii a hyena sat by the fire. Fabulous thank you
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Email Kirsten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smaller more quiet reserve. Better observation of animals.
Email Derick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw the big 5 within 2 outings amongst the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery.
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